Asus P5LD2-X - Manual (Page 31)

ASUS P5LD2-X 2-9
Fastener
Motherboard hole
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel ® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler LGA775
processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of
the installed CPU, making sure
that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
Narrow end
of the groove
• When you buy a boxed Intel ® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/
Conroe L/Presler processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a
CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel ® -certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel ® Prescott/Smithfield/Cedarmill/ Conroe/Conroe L/Presler
LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and
requires no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to
the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before
you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the
CPU fan connector.